Artist Rearrested in Cameroon
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Aboubacar Siddiki, known as Babadjo, was released from prison in Cameroon on June 21 after serving a three-month sentence for insulting a local governor. Moments after he stepped out of the prison he was rearrested on charges of disturbing public order, demonstration, and hate speech. Babadjo’s […]
Ethiopia: Army Attacks Health Care in Amhara Conflict
Protect Medical Workers, Patients; Hold Forces Responsible Accountable Ethiopian security forces have committed widespread attacks amounting to war crimes against medical professionals, patients, and health facilities in the Amhara region. Civilians are bearing the brunt of fighting between the Ethiopian military and Amhara militia known as Fano, which began in August 2023. Ethiopia’s international partners […]
ZIKORA MEDIA & ARTS Launches Its Decolonizing Beauty Campaign
A Celebration of Traditional African Beauty DAKAR, Senegal, 3 July 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- ZIKORA MEDIA & ARTS is proud to announce the official launch of Decolonizing Beauty, a unique campaign designed to educate the public and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous and local beauty customs across Africa. In a world increasingly dominated by Western […]
Interview With GEAPP’s Joseph Ng’ang’a
By Jubril Tobi Oguntola, Africa.com Founded by the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is an organization that seeks to improve access to electricity for the hardest to reach communities in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, through a holistic approach that […]
TRIFIC SEZ, ONESPACE And Chanzo Capital Launch COSSA
Innovative tech scaleups to receive Capital, Capacity and Community to become African multi-national corporations through the COSSA program. Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre SEZ (TRIFIC SEZ), ONESPACE and Chanzo Capital, a venture and growth capital firm dedicated to investing in high-tech startups and scaleups, have today launched the Chanzo ONESPACE Startup and Scaleup […]
Courtyard By Marriott Launches First Hotel In Africa
Courtyard by Marriott proudly announces its expansion into Africa with the grand opening of Courtyard by Marriott Casablanca Downtown, marking a significant milestone for the brand. Situated in the heart of Casablanca’s new business district on Abdelmoumen Avenue and conveniently located just 25 minutes from Mohammed V Airport, this hotel is poised to become the […]
